[Rhodes22-list] Lazarett Leakage Issues

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Rory:

Rory said that the boat is on a lift and pitched slightly stern.  Then
asked, "Could be a pitch issue" ?

Yes.  In a heavy or driven rain, even on newer boats with flush drains, the
water may not drain fast enough.  I have an ’84 with non flush drains and it
is a problem that is why Stan first went to flush drains then bigger drains.

Dan Snyder said his boat has a seal around Laz.  I doubt that a routine
weather seal would stop all leakage in a storm, especially on the water. 
The boat flexes and the flexing could cause some leakage.  An edge seal
might help but I would look for a thin rubber type material to lay on the
upper surface of the curved lip of the laz.  Make sure any breaks in
continuity are toward the front and middle of the seal.  The water is coming
from the back and sides not draining fast enough.  This would have to be a
thin material and not a conventional weather seal.  It cannot be so thick as
to interfere with normal closing of the lid.  I would say about a 1/16th
inch thick would be correct, but I have not seen such a material.  

As to occasional water in the cabin, in a storm it is possible to drive
water under the pop top.  And the archives contain many past discussions of
leaks and their sources.  A study of the archives may produce an appropriate
list to study. 
http://www.rhodes22.org/pipermail/rhodes22-list/2006-June/031510.html

Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA
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Rory Orkin wrote:
> 
> Yes I have done the hose thing.. THe boat is on a lift and I have it
> pitched slightly aft to be sure it drains.
> It did the same thing though I think when on the trailer. Could be a pitch
> issue .. Perhaps it is a hose issue that I have not discovered.. I agree
> about the lip but then why were the rags wet when elevated.. They were not
> in the pool of water at the bottom of the laz..I guess it could be pitched
> too hard but I had the same issue when it was moored at a dock. I will try
> the water hase test again I guess
> 
> 
> R22RumRunner wrote:
>> 
>> The lazzerette cover is not a known leak problem. I would be surprised if  
>> water is coming in thru it. The lip for the Lazz hatch is 3/4" if I
>> remember  
>> correctly. Best chance of leaks are still the two drain hoses. If they
>> become  
>> clogged, it's possible that water could get into the Laz around the
>> cover. It  
>> might also have something to do with how your boat is weighted. You
>> didn't  
>> mention if it is in the water or on the trailer. If in the water, most
>> R22's are 
>>  front heavy and will pond some water at the front of the seats. However,
>> if 
>> you  are stern heavy, it's possible water could get under the lazz cover.
>> Then there's the option of actually crawling into the lazz with a 
>> flashlight 
>> and have someone hose the area down. It's big enough for most owners  to
>> fit 
>> in comfortably. :)
>>  
>> Rummy
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